Home School Heartbeat Radio Program

What’s the best thing you can do for your children this summer? Today on Home School Heartbeat, host Mike Smith suggests an answer that just might surprise you.

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Mike Smith:
This week, we’ve been focusing on giving your child both new experiences and the time and space to explore the world this summer. But there’s another gift that you can give your child that you might not have considered: take some time to rest yourself.

“When mamma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy,” the old saying goes. And it’s true. If you come out of summer still on the edge of burn-out, the start of your next school year is unlikely to be joyful or exciting. So this summer, find a way to make some time for just mom. Can you take your kids to the grandparents? Swap a weekend of babysitting with a friend? You might get out of town for a few days, or just create a day where you have the house to yourself. Taking the time to refresh and renew will bless your whole family.

And just as important as taking “just mom” time is taking “just mom and dad” time. Cultivating a healthy marriage is the best thing you can do for your children. This summer is a great time to prioritize spending time with your spouse.

Take advantage of the long evenings to take a walk together and talk. Is there an activity, like water skiing or camping, that you enjoyed together during your courtship or early marriage? Making time to do something fun together can go a long way toward building a better family. And until next time, I’m Mike Smith.